Dongguan Securities·2026-01-16 09:56Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight," indicating that the industry index is expected to outperform the market index by more than 10% over the next six months [5]. Core Insights - In December 2025, the production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and batteries showed year-on-year growth but a month-on-month decline, primarily due to consumer hesitation during a subsidy policy gap [4]. - The penetration rate of NEVs reached 52.3% in December, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points month-on-month, while the annual penetration rate for 2025 was 47.9%, an increase of 7 percentage points year-on-year [4]. - The battery production and sales in December 2025 saw significant growth, with production at 201.7 GWh (up 14.4% month-on-month, 62.1% year-on-year) and sales at 199.3 GWh (up 11.1% month-on-month, 57.5% year-on-year) [4]. - The demand for power batteries is expected to weaken in the short term due to the traditional off-season for the NEV market and adjustments in the vehicle purchase tax [4]. - The solid-state battery industry is progressing towards commercialization, which will create incremental demand for materials and equipment in the industry chain [4]. Summary by Sections New Energy Vehicle Market - December 2025 saw NEV production and sales of 171.8 million and 171 million units, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 12.3% and 7.2%, but month-on-month declines of 8.6% and 6.2% [4]. - For the entire year of 2025, NEV production and sales reached 16.626 million and 16.49 million units, with year-on-year growth of 29% and 28.2% [4]. Battery Production and Sales - In December 2025, the production of power and energy storage batteries was 201.7 GWh, with a year-on-year increase of 62.1% [4]. - The sales of power batteries accounted for 72.1% of total sales, with a month-on-month increase of 7.3% and a year-on-year increase of 49.2% [4]. Export and Market Dynamics - Battery exports in December 2025 reached 32.6 GWh, with a year-on-year increase of 49.2% [4]. - The report anticipates stable demand in the energy storage market and potential short-term support for demand due to adjustments in export tax policies [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the recovery pace of the industry chain and prioritizing sectors benefiting from solid-state battery advancements, including core materials and equipment [4]. - Key stocks to watch include CATL, EVE Energy, and others listed in the report [4].